When it comes to duck hunting, we have to admit that weather matters a great deal. Seemingly inconsequential changes in outside conditions can greatly influence a hunter’s success. Do you know that light rain and […]
They say that good things come in small packages, but I was a bit surprised when our guide led us to a postage stamp–sized impoundment surrounded by agricultural fields and pastures during early teal season. […]
If you’re going duck hunting this season, you need to get out now. Spend time scouting and trying to figure out their daily routines, like where they like to feed during the day and where they […]
Lucky Duck Premium Decoys introduces the new Revolt electronic game call. Years in the making, the Revolt is one of the new additions to Lucky Duck’s ground-breaking electronic game call lineup. This remote controlled, high-output […]
Redneck Blinds is pleased to introduce the new Redneck Waterfowl Blind. Redefining field mobility and portability, the Waterfowl Blind offers the next best thing to total invisibility in marshes, fence lines, waterways, and even open […]
Ducks Unlimited (DU) launched its inaugural national scholarship program offering graduating high school seniors who are DU members the opportunity to advance their education. Starting in 2018, DU will annually award 61, one-time scholarships, […]
It’s like a bad record that keeps on playing. Ducks are circling over the blind when a hunter inside decides to peek. The birds see him, and their reaction is quick and obvious. They dig […]
Ducks Unlimited is launching another season of its acclaimed online film series, “DU Films,” in March. Watch a preview of this year’s series, as well films from previous seasons, at www.ducks.org/dufilms. This series is a […]
Ducks Unlimited’s policy team has added waterfowl biologist and Mississippi native Ed Penny. Penny will work out of DU’s Southern Regional Office in Ridgeland, Mississippi and handle public policy efforts in 13 states. He comes […]
ALPS OutdoorZ, official manufacturer and licensee of Delta Waterfowl Gear, proudly announces two new additions to their waterfowl hunting line. Brand new for 2017 is the Deluxe Dog Vest, designed specifically to better help protect […]
October is a great time of year in northern New England. It’s not too cold, the leaves are turning colors, it is the official start of hunting season and the water isn’t frozen (yet) […]
Waterfowl season is fast approaching, and the time has never been better to join Delta Waterfowl, “The Duck Hunters Organization”. For a limited time, join Delta Waterfowl and receive a coupon code for 40% off a […]
Old Town’s Predator Series is one of the most highly regarded fishing-style kayaks on the market. Their stability coupled with comfort and well-engineered ergonomics make the Predator the envy of any kayak angler who […]
An effective decoy spread has many elements that combine to make it that way. Decoys need to be placed in an overall configuration that appears natural to passing waterfowl, and in an appealing location as […]
Bagging a banded duck or goose is always cause for celebration, but these coveted trophies also play a vital role in waterfowl management. By John M. Coluccy, Ph.D. My waterfowling career had a storybook beginning-the […]
As the first cool winds of the season begin to stir from the north, blue-winged teal start moving south from their prairie breeding grounds. These birds will soon fill the flyways just in time for […]
If ducks and geese in your area have learned to recognize traditional decoy spread configurations, it’s time to leave complacency behind and invent a new decoy strategy. The following decoy spreads were devised by savvy […]
Wild rice harvesters are encountering an average rice crop this year in Minnesota. What started as a potential record production year was drenched by as much as 20 inches of rain in July. In core […]
We all know that guy. You know, the one who seems to find new ways to destroy any duck or goose decoy in his midst. He leaves decoys in the back of his pick-up […]
The finer points of duck calling aren’t mastered overnight. It’s a journey – a gradual evolution brought to maturity through experience, observation and practice. One of the greatest keys to effective duck calling is learning […]
There aren’t too many things in the waterfowler’s world as grand as the sight of flight mallards descending from the clouds in a tornado-shaped funnel into a massive open-water spread of decoys. It’s one of […]
Make a plan and invest in a few affordable storage products for more efficient waterfowling By Joe Balog Duck hunters are obsessed with their gear. It’s no surprise. Few other forms of hunting include so […]
Before I left for a big wingshooting trip in Argentina, a friend and accomplished sporting clays shooter suggested I spend some time breaking targets at a local shotgun club. I told him it sounded like […]
Retrievers are hard-wired to fetch fallen birds. When a retriever sees a bird fall, his natural instinct is to go out and get it. Honing that innate ability so the dog hunts for you and […]
After the courtship flights and mating rituals are complete, the end result of course is nesting hens. Every apartment complex pond, golf course, park and even some swimming pools can become targeted nesting areas for […]
Before I left for a big wingshooting trip in Argentina, a friend and accomplished sporting clays shooter suggested I spend some time breaking targets at a local shotgun club. I told him it sounded like […]
Ducks Unlimited recently announced the top volunteer chapters across the nation honored in four categories: Chairman’s Elite, Chairman’s Roll of Honor, President’s Elite and President’s Roll of Honor. The Chairman’s Elite designation is reserved for […]
Odysseus was a mariner born and bred, but soon after he pointed his ship toward home from the great battle for Troy, he made the mistake of offending Poseidon, the god of the sea, who […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all ODU Magazine fans. We are so happy to see another year of positive growth for this digital fishing and hunting magazine and website. Thank you all. We hope […]
It’s here, OutDoors Unlimited Media’s first Hunting Magazine. It is hard to believe it from our stand point. It was only a project idea for the last three years. After our February 2015 reader survey, […]
It’s here, OutDoors Unlimited Media’s first Hunting Magazine. It is hard to believe it from our stand point. It was only a project idea for the last three years. After our February 2015 reader survey, […]
One of the most common mistakes amateur retriever trainers make is rushing the learning process. The temptation to get a young dog out in the field as soon as possible can be hard to resist. […]
The reality is that the majority of waterfowl hunters are limited by their own skills with a duck call. The summer months are the perfect time to change that by tweaking techniques and learning the […]
Ducks Unlimited has been awarded five North American Wetlands Conservation Act grants to support its restoration efforts along the Gulf Coast. More than $4.6 million in NAWCA funding will be combined with nearly $10 million […]
The 2015 Ducks Unlimited (DU) “Ducks in the Desert” Las Vegas Continental Shoot lit up Las Vegas, and DU is recognizing competitors and event winners. The shoot was held Feb. 12-15, at the Clark County […]
Today’s duck guns are marvels of engineering. They are lighter, shorter, and much more versatile than the old lead-shot-era Long Toms our grandfathers used. Modern waterfowl guns cycle a wide assortment of shell sizes and are […]
Good Ideas’ new Dakota 283 Badlands Gun Vault and integrated Kennebec Dog Kennel transitions the hunting enthusiast’s vehicle to “hunt mode” in minutes. The vault and kennel system is a solution for hunters looking to securely store shotguns or rifles, e-collars […]
Order for FREE on Amazon at any of the links. LEARN: How to Successfully Hunt Ducks Even If You Have No Duck Hunting Experience. Do you want to hunt ducks but are frustrated with your […]
As part of our continuing efforts to provide the best products and services possible, Ducks Unlimited would like to hear your opinions related to its TV show—Ducks Unlimited TV. Please help us by taking a […]
Deep winter offers duck hunters both challenge and opportunity. The late season cuts hunters little slack, but the last few weeks can also provide some of the best shooting of the year. Here is how […]
Recently the co-founder and CEO of Powderhook.com found himself on the spot when asked at a social occasion, “do you ever do anything to get the elderly out fishing?” Powderhook.com is a Nebraska company with […]
A wise old waterfowler once told me that a duck call is one of the best conservation tools ever invented. Blow a call well, he explained, and you will bring ducks in close enough to […]
Changing conditions means that one decoy strategy may not be the best option day in and day out. Modifying decoy spreads based on weather conditions mimics lifelike waterfowl behavior and may improve your odds. These […]
In a major win for wetlands and waterfowl conservation, the U.S. Senate passed the Duck Stamp Act of 2014 today. This critically important conservation legislation increases the cost of the federal duck stamp from $15 […]
From ice and cold to wind and rain, nothing influences a hunt for ducks and geese like the weather. And while Mother Nature may be in the driver’s seat when it comes to the forecast, […]
Like the man once said about art, “I am no expert but I know what I like.” Duck calling is much like that too. There are a dozen different schools of thought on how hard […]
A good decoy spread made easy with Decoy Buddy can mean the difference between a great duck hunt and going home empty handed. Most waterfowl hunters spend a small fortune on gear, including top-of-of-line decoys, […]
The season of gifting is fast approaching. For some it might include the gift of that first gun for a child. There are some basic considerations in gifting a firearm. The first consideration is the […]
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